How to put the theme iPhone on Xiaomi: from launcher to icons

The iOS interface has long been a benchmark of minimalism and convenience for many users, but not everyone is ready to overpay for the iPhone. Owners of Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi, POCO and Mi) can turn your gadget into a visual copy of the iPhone - you do not need to be a programmer or understand firmware.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways to simulate iOS on Xiaomi, from installing specialized launchers to manually adjusting fonts, animations and sounds. You’ll learn how to make sure that your Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5 looks no different from the iPhone 15 — with a characteristic swipe up to return to the home screen, branded wallpaper and even blue notifications.

Why iPhone themes are so popular with Xiaomi owners

According to MIUI community surveys, more than 40% of Xiaomi users have tried to change the interface of their smartphone for iOS at least once, the reasons for this interest lie not only in aesthetics, but also in functional features:

• 🎨 Minimalist design: no unnecessary widgets and shortcuts on the home screen, clear menu hierarchy.
• 👆 Intuitive navigation: swipe up gesture to return to the home screen instead of the classic “back” button".
• 🔒 Uniform icons: all apps in iOS have the same icon style, which creates a sense of order.
• 🔔 Notifications: grouping by application and characteristic blue in the top curtain.

In addition, many Xiaomi users note that after switching from the iPhone, they lack the usual interface logic. For example, MIUI does not have a separate screen with widgets by default (as in iOS), and the multitasking menu works differently.

⚠️ Note: Complete imitation of iOS on Android is impossible without losing some functionality. MIUI conflict with iPhone launchers, and some system applications (for example, Settings) will remain in the style of Xiaomi.

Method 1: iOS launchers are a quick way to change the interface

The easiest and safest method is to install a launcher (a program that replaces the standard home screen).

To set up the launcher:

1. Download the selected application from Google Play.
2. Open it and allow access to Settings → Apps → By default → Home screen.
3. Select the installed launcher as the main one.
4. Customize the look in the launcher menu (usually available through a long tap on the home screen).

Free space on the device (minimum 200 MB)

Android version (launchers require 8.0 and higher)

Disabling battery optimization for launcher (in the application settings)

Backup of your current home screen (screenshot or export via MIUI)-->

Once the launcher is installed, your Xiaomi will look like an iPhone, but some elements (such as the notification bar or the multitasking menu) will remain standard for MIUI.

Icon design

Navigation gestures

Notification panel

Wallpaper and animation

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Method 2: Manually changing icons, fonts and wallpaper

If the launcher seems too "heavy" to solve, you can mimic the style of the iPhone manually, changing the individual elements of the interface.

• 📱 Icon Packs (for example, iOS 16 Icon Pack or Elite iOS from Google Play).
• 🎨 Wallpaper in the style of iOS (you can download from sites like WallpapersCraft).
• 🔤 Fonts (e.g. San Francisco – standard font Apple).

Instructions for setting:

1. Install icons: Download the icon package (e.g. iOS 16 Icon Pack). Open the launcher (e.g. Nova Launcher or standard MIUI Launcher). Go to Launcher Settings → Icon Style and select the installed package.
2. Install wallpaper: Download wallpaper in your screen resolution (for example, for Redmi Note 12 Pro+ - 2400×1080). Set through Settings → Wallpaper or long press on the main screen.
3. Change font: Download the San Francisco font (available on Google Play as iFont). Set through Settings → Additional → Font (requires MIUI 12 and higher).

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If after changing the icons, some apps are displayed with standard icons, try manually changing them through a long press → “Edit” → “Icon”.

For full effect, you can also change notification sounds to standard ones for iOS (such as Tri-tone or Chime). These can be downloaded in.mp3 format and set through Settings → Sounds and Vibrations → Notification Sound.

Method 3: Use MIUI themes (official method)

Xiaomi offers its own system to those where you can find styles for iOS. This method does not require the installation of third-party launchers and works more stable, but the choice is limited.

How to install the theme under the iPhone:

1. Open the Themes app (pre-installed on all Xiaomi smartphones by default).
2. In the search bar, enter the query: iOS, iPhone or Apple.
3. Select your favorite theme and click Apply.
4. Confirm the changes in the window that appears (some elements, such as fonts, may not change).

Popular themes in the MIUI Theme Store:

• 🍎 iOS 16 Dark – dark theme with icons and wallpaper for the latest iPhone.
• 📱 Apple Style MIUI — Minimalist design with an emphasis on the notification panel.
• 🌌 iOS Dynamic – dynamic wallpaper, like in the iPhone 14 Pro.

⚠️ Attention: Official topics MIUI They only change visual elements (icons, wallpaper, colors), not gestures or interface logic. + launcher.

Method 4: Deep Customization with ADB (for Advanced)

If you're willing to go beyond standard settings, you can change MIUI system settings through ADB (Android Debug Bridge).

• 🔄 Change the animation transitions to the style of iOS.
• 📱 Remove the navigation bar (like in iPhone).
• 🔕 Turn off system sounds MIUI.

Instructions:

1. Enable USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times, then go back to Additional → For Developers).
2. Connect your phone to your PC and install ADB Tools.
3. Execute commands in the terminal (e.g. to modify animations): adb shell settings put global window_animation_scale 0.5 adb shell settings put global transition_animation_scale 0.5 adb shell settings put global animator_duration_scale 0.5
4. Adb shell settings put global settings force_fsg_nav_bar 1

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB This can cause system failures. Before experimenting, back up through Settings. → Additionally. → Backup.

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Changes through ADB are not permanent – after resetting or updating MIUI, they will have to be re-used.

Method 5: Install firmware for iOS (risky method)

For the most daring users, there is the option of installing custom iOS-style firmware, such as iOS Launcher ROM firmware or modified versions of MIUI with integrated Apple elements.

• ⚠️ Loss of warranty (if the phone is under warranty).
• 🔧 Risk of “bricking” (turning the phone into a “brick").
• 🔄 No updates from Xiaomi.

If you do decide, follow the instructions:

1. Unlock Bootloader via Xiaomi’s official website (requires a Mi Account and wait 7-30 days).
2. Install TWRP Recovery (Castom Recovery)
3. Download iOS-style firmware from a trusted source (e.g. XDA Developers).
4. Sweat through TWRP (instructions depend on the phone model).

Popular iOS firmware for Xiaomi:

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Before installing custom firmware, check it for compatibility with your Xiaomi model on the forums. The firmware for the Redmi Note 10 won’t work for the POCO X3, even if they have the same processor.

Frequent problems and their solutions

When you customize your iPhone theme to Xiaomi, users experience common mistakes, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:

If some features (e.g. Google Pay or banking apps) have stopped working after installing the theme, it is due to a change in system files.

1. Return the standard launcher through Settings → Applications → By default.
2. Remove unofficial themes or firmware.
3. Reboot the phone.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions